Definition of Headwind

wind that is moving toward an object so that it is going in the opposing direction

Examples of Headwind in a sentence

While the aircraft flew through the air, the strong headwind kept beating harshly against the windshield.  🔊

While the girl was in a wind tunnel with a big fan blowing towards her, the headwind caused her to stumble back several feet.  🔊

The force of the headwind against the golf ball in the air pushed it back a little before dropping to the ground.  🔊

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